Question

What fraction of the figure is shaded?

[2 marks]

Answer 1

Answer: $\frac{2}{15}$

Explanation:
The figure shown can be divided into various portions, as shown:

[1 mark]
Number of shaded rectangles = 2
Total number of rectangles = 15
Fraction of the shaded figure = $\frac{2}{15}$. [1 mark]